synonym Comparative
信頼
VS
依拠
Differences Between "信頼" and "依拠"
Option A
信頼
Meaning
trust; reliance; confidence
Reading
しんらい (shinrai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は仕事が丁寧なので、多くの顧客から信頼されています。
Because his work is thorough, he is trusted by many clients.
Option B
依拠
Meaning
reliance, dependence, based on
Reading
いきょ (ikyo)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の主張は確かな証拠に依拠している。
His claim is based on solid evidence.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(trust; reliance; confidence)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 信頼: Refers to trust, reliance, or confidence placed in someone's character, ability, or honesty. Can be used with する as a verb (信頼する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Trust is built over time. And... to be honest... I trust you more than anyone else in the entire world! ...W-What?! Stop turning red! I-It's just professional trust!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『信頼関係を一朝一夕で築くことはできないわ。...でもね、私はあんたのことを、世界中の誰よりも深く信頼しているんだから。...な、何赤くなってんのよ！上司部下の仕事上の信頼の話よ！』
- 依拠: Often used in formal contexts to express that something is based on, or relies on, a certain rule, fact, or principle. It implies a solid foundation. （〜に依拠する）
- 信頼: Refers to trust, reliance, or confidence placed in someone's character, ability, or honesty. Can be used with する as a verb (信頼する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Trust is built over time. And... to be honest... I trust you more than anyone else in the entire world! ...W-What?! Stop turning red! I-It's just professional trust!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『信頼関係を一朝一夕で築くことはできないわ。...でもね、私はあんたのことを、世界中の誰よりも深く信頼しているんだから。...な、何赤くなってんのよ！上司部下の仕事上の信頼の話よ！』
- 依拠: Often used in formal contexts to express that something is based on, or relies on, a certain rule, fact, or principle. It implies a solid foundation. （〜に依拠する）
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